2x2 twill bedding system

ABSTRACT

A twill weave sheeting fabric has warp yarn and weft yarn consisting of a cross weave of cotton rich or cotton blended with any cellulosic fibre and polyester. In a primary embodiment, the fabric has a 2/2 cross weave, 2 over and 2 under. In another embodiment, the fabric has a 1/2 cross weave, 1 over and 2 under. In another embodiment, the fabric has a 1/4 cross weave, 1 over and 4 under.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Field of the Invention

The present invention relates to a 2×2 twill bedding system and more particularly pertains to bedding fabricated of a 2×2 twill fabric characterized by anti-wrinkle capabilities, increased softness and durability/long life, and decreased cost.

Description of the Prior Art

The use of bedding fabric of known designs and configurations is known in the prior art. More specifically, bedding fabric of known designs and configurations previously devised and utilized for the purpose of fabricating bedding are know to consist basically of familiar, expected, and obvious structural configurations, notwithstanding the myriad of designs encompassed by the crowded prior art which has been developed for the fulfilment of countless objectives and requirements.

While the prior art fabrics fulfil their respective, particular objectives and requirements, they do not describe the 2×2 twill bedding system that is characterized by anti-wrinkle capabilities, increased softness and durability/long life, and decreased cost.

In this respect, the 2×2 twill bedding system according to the present invention substantially departs from the conventional concepts and designs of the prior art, and in doing so, provides a fabric weave primarily developed for the purpose of fabricating bedding of a 2×2 twill fabric characterized by anti-wrinkle capabilities, increased softness and durability/long life, and decreased cost.

In this respect, the 2×2 twill bedding system according to the present invention substantially departs from the conventional concepts and designs of the prior art, and in doing so, provides a fabric weave primarily developed for the purpose of fabricating bedding of a 2×2 twill fabric characterized by anti-wrinkle capabilities, increased softness and durability/long life, and decreased cost.

Therefore, it can be appreciated that there exists a continuing need for a new and improved 2×2 twill bedding system which can be used for fabricating bedding of a 2×2 twill fabric characterized by anti-wrinkle capabilities, increased softness and durability/long life, and decreased cost. In this regard, the present invention substantially fulfills this need.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

In view of the foregoing disadvantages inherent in the known types of bedding fabric of known designs and configurations now present in the prior art, the present invention provides an improved 2×2 twill bedding system. As such, the general purpose of the present invention, which will be described subsequently in greater detail, is to provide a new and improved 2×2 twill bedding system and method which has all the advantages of the prior art and none of the disadvantages.

To attain this, the present invention broadly is fabric fabricated of 2×2 twill weave sheeting. The sheeting has warp yarn and weft yarn. The warp yarn and the weft yarn are a cross weave of cotton and polyester.

There has thus been outlined, rather broadly, the more important features of the invention in order that the detailed description thereof that follows may be better understood and in order that the present contribution to the art may be better appreciated. There are, of course, additional features of the invention that will be described hereinafter and which will form the subject matter of the claims attached.

In this respect, before explaining at least one embodiment of the invention in detail, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited in its application to the details of construction and to the arrangements of the components set forth in the following description or illustrated in the drawings. The inventions is capable of other embodiments and of being practiced and carried out in various ways. Also, it is to be understood that the phraseology and terminology employed herein are for the purpose of descriptions and should not be regarded as limiting.

As such, those skilled in the art will appreciate that the conception, upon which this disclosure is based, may readily be utilized as a basis for the designing of other structures, methods and systems for carrying out the several purposes of the present invention. It is important, therefore, that the claims be regarded as including such equivalent constructions insofar as they do not depart from the spirit and scope of the present invention.

It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a new and improved 2×2 twill bedding system which has all of the advantages of the prior art bedding fabric of know designs and configurations and none of the disadvantages.

It is another object of the present invention to provide a new and improved 2×2 twill bedding system which may be easily and efficiently manufactured and marketed.

It is a further object of the present invention to provide a new and improved 2×2 twill bedding system which is of durable and reliable constructions.

An even further object of the present invention is to provide a new and improved 2×2 twill bedding system which is susceptible of a low cost of manufacture with regard to both materials and labor, and which accordingly is then susceptible to low prices of sale to the consuming public, thereby making such 2×2 twill bedding system economically available to the buying public.

Lastly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a new and improved bedding system fabricated of a 2×2 twill fabric characterized by anti-wrinkle capabilities, increased softness and durability/long life, and decreased cost.

These together with other objects of the invention, along with the various features of novelty which characterize the invention, are pointed out with particularity in the claims annexed to and forming a part of this disclosure.

For a better understanding of the invention, its operating advantages and the specific objects attained by its uses, reference should be had to the accompanying drawings and descriptive matter in which there is illustrated preferred embodiments of the invention.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The invention will be better understood and objects other than those set forth above will become apparent when consideration is given to the following detailed description thereof. Such description makes reference to the annexed drawings wherein:

FIG. 1 is a perspective illustration of a 2×2 twill bedding system fabricated in accordance with the principles of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an enlarged front elevational view of the fabric of the bedding of FIG. 1.

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view of the top sheet and pillow cases of FIG. 1.

FIG. 3 is an enlarged cross sectional view illustrating a first alternate embodiment of the invention.

FIG. 4 is an enlarged cross sectional view illustrating a second alternate embodiment of the invention.

The same reference numerals refer to the same parts throughout the various Figures.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

With reference now to the drawings, and in particular to FIG. 1 thereof, the preferred embodiment of the new and improved 2×2 twill bedding system embodying the principles and concepts of the present invention and generally designated by the reference numeral 10 will be described.

The present invention, the 2×2 twill bedding system 10 is comprised of a plurality of components. Such components in their broadest context include 2×2 twill weave sheeting fabric having warp yarn and weft yarn, the warp yarn and the weft yarn being a cross weave of cotton or cotton blend with any cellulosic fibre and polyester.

In the preferred embodiment, bedding 10 is characterized by anti-wrinkle capabilities, increased softness and durability/long life, usable both ways with front and back color the same, and decreased cost. The bedding is fabricated of 2×2 twill weave sheeting. The bedding includes one, two, or four pillow cases 12, a top sheet 14, and a fitted sheet 16.

The 2×2 twill weave sheeting has cotton warp yarn 18 or any cotton blend with cellulosic fibre with a denier of 8 D to 300 D with 8 filament to 288 filament thread count. The cotton warp yarn has a thread count of 20 s to 80 s. The cotton warp yarn is a rich chief value cotton, CVC, with a 51 percent minimum of cotton or cotton cellulosic fibre and a 49 percent maximum of polyester/filament yarn, or polyester spun yarn, or polyester cotton spun yarn.

The 2×2 twill weave sheeting has polyester weft yarn 20 with a denier of 8 D to 300 D. The polyester weft yarn is polyester filament, low intermingle. The polyester weft yarn is 14 filaments to 288 filament thread count.

The 2×2 twill weave sheeting has 130 to 2000 threads per square inch. The 2×2 twill weave sheeting has a weight of 80 to 240 grams per square inch.

The cotton warp yarn or cotton blend with cellulosic fibre with the polyester weft yarn are in a cross weave, 2/2, 2 over and 2 under. The warp and weft, which are preferably cotton and polyester, can also be interchanged to polyester warp and cotton weft.

In alternate embodiments, the fabric is formed as a pillowcase, a top sheet, or a fitted sheet. In another alternate embodiment, the bedding includes pillowcases, a top sheet and a fitted sheet.

In a primary alternate embodiment, the cross weave 20 is 2/2, 2 over and 2 under. In a first alternate embodiment, the cross weave 100 is 1/2, 1 over and 2 under. In a second alternate embodiment, the cross weave 200 is 1/4, 1 over and 4 under.

The present invention is 2×2 twill sheeting manufactured into fine products including luxury 2×2 twill bed sheets, fitted sheets and pillow cases. Such products are characterized by 2×2 twill weave construction 2/2, 2 up, 2 down, of a high thread count of at least about 130 threads per square inch to 2000 threads per square inch. Prior art 2×2 twill sheets were either from 100 percent cotton or cotton or cotton blend with cellulosic fibre or cotton with polyester filament yarn/polyester or spun yarn/polyester or cotton spun yarn or cotton blend with any cellulosic fibre. The sheeting of the present invention is chief value cotton, CVC that is predominant cotton with the cotton comprising a minimum of 51 percent over polyester filament yarn/polyester spun yarn/polyester cotton spun yarn which will be a maximum 49 percent. The cotton yarn count can vary from 20 s to 80 s thread count and polyester filament yarn/polyester or spun yarn/polyester cotton splun yard which can vary from 8 D up to 300 D with 8 filaments to 288 filament thread count.

The polyester fibers were included in the prior art cotton 2×2 twill because of the cost of the polyester yarn and cotton cellulosic fibre blended which was much cheaper than the cotton yarn. Hence, a product with polyester will be cheaper for the consumer, value for money in the hands of the consumer.

The polyester-cotton fabric of the present invention gives wrinkle resistance. Moreover, polyester yarn is known for its durability adding to the tensile strength, durability, dimensional stability, wear and tear performance of the fabric of the present invention thereby making it more attractive for the consumer.

Sheeting fabrics suitable for use in the present invention are of a plain weave construction with a thread count of at least about 130 threads per inch up to 2000 threads per inch. Cotton yarn count from 20 s to 80 s with 8 denier to 300 denier with 8 filaments to 288 threads count, and typically have a weight range of about 80 grams per square meter to 240 grams per square meter. They are generally of a substantially balanced construction. The 2×2 twill weave is a closed construction and is balanced with warp and weft compactness in fabric.

The sheeting fabric in accordance with the present invention comprises a woven 2×2 twill sheeting fabric having a uniform woven fabric construction of at least 130 thread count per inch up to 2000 threads per inch throughout both the sheet areas and the heavier areas. The core spun yarns has a yarn count of about 20 s to 80 s in cotton and 8 D to 300 D of filament polyester/polyester spun yarn/polyester cotton spun yarn.

2×2 twill sheeting fabric can be formed of a single common color, or different colors, or of multiple colors by incorporating into the print, in addition to the oxidizing agent, suitable disperse dyestuffs which sublime into polyester core component. Polyester dyed is in disperse dying and cotton in reactive dying to match both components of fabric and the print will be in pigment dyes.

Cotton yarn will be from 30 s to 80 s yarn count made from either carded/combed/compact or Egyptian/pima/supima cotton.

2×2 twill fabric is woven with warp cotton yarn 100 percent Cotton/Egyptian, Cotton/Pima/Supima cotton or any cotton yarn blended with cellulosic fibre and weft polyester filament yarn/polyester spun/yarn/polyester cotton spun yarn. In the alternative, it can be either way with warp polyester filament, yarn/polyester spun yarn/polyester cotton spun yarn and weft cotton yarn 100 percent cotton/Egyptian cotton/pima/supima cotton or blend with any cellulosic fibre or cotton blended with any cellulosic fibre. Thus the cotton can be in blend or mixing cotton with bamboo, tencel or any other cellulosic fiber.

We have added with polyester filament yarn, polyester spun yarn and polyester cotton spun yarn. The polyester filament yarn may also be CVC.

As to the manner of usage and operation of the present invention, the same should be apparent from the above description. Accordingly, no further discussion relating to the manner of usage and operation will be provided.

With respect to the above description then, it is to be realized that the optimum dimensional relationships for the parts of the invention, to include variations in size, materials, shape, form, function and manner of operation, assembly and use, are deemed readily apparent and obvious to one skilled in the art, and all equivalent relationships to those illustrated in the drawings and described in the specification are intended to be encompassed by the present invention.

Therefore, the foregoing is considered as illustrative only of the principles of the invention. Further, since numerous modifications and changes will readily occur to those skilled in the art, it is not desired to limit the invention to the exact construction and operation shown and described, and accordingly, all suitable modifications and equivalents may be resorted to, falling within the scope of the invention. 

1. A twill weave sheeting fabric comprising: a warp yarn and a weft yarn, wherein the warp yarn is made of cotton and the weft yarn is made of polyester, and wherein the twill weave sheeting fabric is woven in a 2×2 pattern, with 2 over and 2 under with a minimum of 51 percent cotton by weight in total in the twill weave sheeting fabric and no more than 49 percent polyester by weight in total in the twill weave sheeting fabric.
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 5. The twill weave sheeting fabric as set forth in claim 1 wherein the twill weave sheeting fabric is formed as a pillowcase.
 6. The twill weave sheeting fabric as set forth in claim 1 wherein the twill weave sheeting fabric is formed as a top sheet.
 7. The twill weave sheeting fabric as set forth in claim 1 wherein the twill weave sheeting fabric is formed as a fitted sheet.
 8. (canceled)
 9. The twill weave sheeting fabric as set forth in claim 1 wherein the warp yarn has a thread count between 30 and
 80. 10. The twill weave sheeting fabric as set forth in claim 1 wherein the cotton is chosen from the class consisting of chief value cotton and cotton cellulosic fibre.
 11. The twill weave sheeting fabric as set forth in claim 1 wherein the weft yarn has a Denier range between 8 and 300 and a filament count between 8 to and
 288. 12. (canceled)
 13. The twill weave sheeting fabric as set forth in claim 1 wherein the twill weave sheeting fabric has a weight range of 80 grams per square meter to 300 grams per square meter.
 14. A bedding characterized by anti-wrinkle capabilities, increased softness, durability, and long life and decreased cost, the bedding comprising: 2×2 twill weave sheeting, at least one pillow case, a top sheet, and a fitted sheet, the 2×2 twill weave sheeting having cotton warp yarn with a yarn count of from 30 s to 80 s, and a polyester weft yarn made of polyester filament with a Denier range between 8 and 300 and a filament count between 8 and 288, wherein the cotton warp yarn and the polyester weft yarn are woven together, and the 2×2 twill sheeting resulting from the weaving of the cotton warp yarn and the polyester weft yarn having a thread count of from 130 threads per square inch to 2000 threads per square inch, and a weight range of 80 grams per square meter to 240 grams per square meter.
 15. The bedding as set forth in claim 14 wherein the 2×2 twill weave sheeting has cotton blended with any cellulosic fibre. 